Help desk: tech questions answered

Incompatible: e-books downloaded from Kobo aren't able to be transferred to Kindle. Source: Supplied

THIS week Techspert offers advice on e-reader issues and gives guidance to a Google Chrome user wanting to streamline the browser.

Q. I recently purchased a book using my Kobo e-book reader. Is it possible to download this to my Amazon Kindle? If so, what is the procedure?

A. Unfortunately, this is not a procedure we can recommend. The Kobo book you purchased is most likely in a customised ePub format that features Digital Rights Management protection to keep you from transferring it to an Amazon device. Removing the DRM restrictions would be legally questionable.

Q. I use Google Chrome. It has the "Suggested Sites" facility at the top of the page. Could you advise how to delete these sites from time to time?

A. To disable website predictions in Chrome's address bar, select the three-line icon in the right corner, Settings, Show Advanced Settings and in the Privacy section deselect the box beside the option reading "Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar". You can also choose to clear your browsing history using the Tools menu.

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